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Media
On Tuesday, OpenAI unveiled Sora 2, its next-generation audio and video generator, alongside a new social app simply called Sora. The dual launch marks the company’s most ambitious move yet into consumer-facing media platforms, blending cutting-edge generative AI with a TikTok-style feed designed for sharing short, AI-made clips. The
Hardware
At its annual fall hardware event on Tuesday, Amazon introduced two major updates to its Kindle lineup: a redesigned Kindle Scribe and the company’s first-ever color e-reader, the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft. Both devices mark a push toward blending the familiar paper-like Kindle experience with new AI-powered features. A Bigger,
Robotics
On Tuesday, DoorDash pulled back the curtain on Dot, a small, bright-red delivery robot designed to ferry food and small packages across city streets, bike lanes, and sidewalks at speeds of up to 20 miles per hour. Built entirely in-house, Dot looks more like a Pixar sidekick than a futuristic
Finance
Wealthfront, the fintech startup known for pioneering the robo-advisor approach to automated investing, has officially filed for a U.S. initial public offering (IPO). The move positions Wealthfront among a growing wave of fintech firms heading to the public markets this year, following the likes of Chime and Klarna. From
Software Development
The boom in AI-powered “vibe coding” has created breakout startups like Lovable and Replit. Now, a new entrant, Anything, wants to go further — helping non-technical users turn prototypes into production-ready businesses. The Rise of Vibe Coding “Vibe coding” — building apps and websites through natural language prompts instead of traditional code
E-commerce
OpenAI is moving deeper into e-commerce with the launch of Instant Checkout, a new ChatGPT feature that lets users buy products directly inside the chatbot. How Instant Checkout Works The feature, announced Monday, allows users to make single-item purchases from U.S.-based Etsy sellers without leaving ChatGPT. The option
Media
Instagram is redesigning its app to put short videos front and center, testing a new Reels-first interface in India and South Korea. What’s Changing in the New Design The experimental layout mirrors the design Instagram recently debuted on its first iPad app. Key changes include: * Reels-first navigation: The Reels
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
You’ve probably heard of vibe coding — the trend of creating apps through a simple AI prompt instead of traditional programming. Now, Microsoft wants to bring the same concept to productivity software. The company is rolling out Agent Mode for Excel and Word, alongside a new Office Agent in Copilot
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
In its ongoing effort to deliver the long-promised overhaul of Siri, Apple is experimenting with a new internal app modeled after OpenAI’s ChatGPT. According to Bloomberg, the app — dubbed “Veritas” — is being used by Apple employees to test the next generation of Siri’s capabilities before its public release
Games
Electronic Arts (EA), one of the world’s largest video game publishers, is reportedly on the verge of a $50 billion sale to a consortium of investors that includes private equity giant Silver Lake and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). The deal, first reported by The Wall Street
Media
Meta Platforms has unveiled Vibes, a new AI-powered video feed that allows users to create, share, and remix short-form, AI-generated videos. The launch marks another step in the company’s push to accelerate its artificial intelligence initiatives and diversify revenue streams. Starting Thursday, Vibes will be available on the Meta
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI and Databricks have signed a multiyear deal valued at $100 million to bring advanced artificial intelligence services to large business customers. The partnership aims to make it easier for enterprises to build AI agents that can leverage their own corporate data. Under the agreement, OpenAI’s models—including its